Dragon Ball Super 2026: Movie Confirmed at Genkidamatsuri? Rumors Point to the Franchise’s Biggest Event
Dragon Ball fans are on high alert. Strong rumors (What) indicate that the long-awaited new Dragon Ball Super movie (Who/What) will be officially announced during the Genkidamatsuri (Where), an event taking place in January 2026 (When). The speculation, fueled by specialized channels like YisusTV and the moves by the giant Bandai Namco (Why), suggests this will be the franchise’s biggest announcement in years, potentially defining the future of the saga post-Super Hero and Daima.
What to expect from the announcement at Genkidamatsuri?
The Genkidamatsuri event, traditionally focused on games and merchandise, appears to be the strategic choice by Bandai Namco and Toei Animation for a major reveal. Industry sources and content creators, like YisusTV, point out that the event’s infrastructure is being prepared for much more than just games.
It is expected that, in addition to the movie’s confirmation, news about other anticipated projects, such as the potential Xenoverse 3, will be revealed. Bandai Namco, which holds the rights to the games, seems to be aligning its biggest releases to create a “tsunami” of content in January 2026.
Will the Moro Arc finally be adapted?
The biggest speculation surrounding the 2026 movie is which story it will tell. With the anime on hiatus since the epic Tournament of Power, fans worldwide are clamoring for the adaptation of the “Moro Arc” from the manga. This saga, often cited as one of the best in the franchise, features a cosmic villain capable of draining the life force of entire planets.
The complexity of the story and the level of threat from Moro are seen as the perfect material for a big-budget feature film, capable of rivaling box office phenomena and bringing a new level of challenge for Goku and Vegeta.
The symbolic connection of the event
The name “Genkidamatsuri” (Genki Dama Festival) couldn’t be more symbolic. The Genki Dama is Goku’s ultimate technique of unity and collective energy. The choice of name suggests a celebration that will invoke the energy of millions of fans, and the event could be the moment when that energy materializes in the official announcement.
Despite the excitement, it’s crucial to note that, as of now, neither Toei Animation nor Shueisha (the manga’s publisher) have officially confirmed the rumors. The expectation is based on consistent internal sources and the logic of the franchise’s event calendar.
